Disgusting Treatment by Local Council

[czarziebar]

Help!

 

I would like to know if it possible to take legal action against my local council over appalling treatment I received from them. I was investigated and interviewed for fraud last year over my housing and council tax benefits. The charge was dropped during the interview as it was obvious that the accusation was clearly invalid but their handling of the entire affair was disgusting. I had to attend the interview although I was seriously ill at the time, and despite being told on numerous occasions, and the fact that my original claim was completed by my mother (when I was in hospital) they did not recognise this.

 

I have been told that I have grounds to seek some justice though litigation but I don't really understand how this works, if I have sufficient grounds and if so where to start. Can anyone help?

[Joa]

Why don't you try The Local Government Ombudsman

In order to take your complaint to LGO you need to first attempt to resolve your complaint via council's own complaint procedures. If you are still unhappy, you can then complain to LGO.

Unless you find a legally aided solicitor who'd take your case on, I would not pursue it via "no win no fee" brigade.

You can get yourself assessed for legal aid and find a nearest legal aid funded solicitor here: Community Legal Advice